About Dan

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I’m licensed by the Government of Ontario Registrar General to solemnize marriages.

I think everyone should be able to get married according to their own beliefs, and their religious and cultural traditions. I also think that people who DON’T believe in a higher power should be able to get married in a way that totally makes sense for their worldview. That’s where I come in. I can officiate all manner of “significant life passage” events that are secular, with no religious, higher power, or supernatural references. Mind you, it’s always possible to weave in cultural elements.

I’m a Humanist, which means my belief system emphasizes compassion, ethical behaviour, empathy and critical thinking, and promotes human potential, dignity, and reason, all without belief in a higher power or the supernatural. Really, this is the way MANY of us choose to live in the world, and the label of Humanism simply helps me maintain a focus on values that are important to me.

I’m a member of:

  • Humanist Canada and a member of the Humanist Canada Ceremonies and Officiant Program training team.

  • The Humanist Association of Toronto where I facilitate online discussion groups and have served on the Steering Committee.

  • SOFREE (The Society of Freethinkers) which is very active and has a few, monthly, social events.

  • CFI (Centre for Inquiry) which promotes critical thinking skills, good science, and the “adoption of secular decision making and through building communities of like minded people”.

My 45-year career has been in large-scale, national and international, concert and tour production: PA, lighting and video systems. Although I’ve been a professional singer and musician, that’s now a hobby, but one that I take pretty seriously. I also present interactive workshops for singers and musicians, and am a hobby magician. Although I don’t think I’ve ever gotten PAID to perform magic, some of my presentations are used by magicians around the world. Ya, I like to keep busy and creative!

Enough about me!
Drop me a line so we can start making plans for your Wedding or any significant Life Event!